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What Is Heirs' Property? A Gullah Geechee Explainer

Heirs' property explained — how Gullah Geechee families have held land for generations and the fight to protect it....

Sweetgrass Baskets: The 300-Year-Old Art Form Going Viral

Sweetgrass baskets are one of the oldest African art forms in North America. Discover the Gullah Geechee tradition going...

The Gullah Language Is Still Spoken — Here's Why It Matters

The Gullah language is an English-based creole with West African roots. Learn why its survival matters for American hist...

Penn Center: The School That Changed Gullah Geechee History

Penn Center on St. Helena Island was one of the first schools for freed African Americans. A Gullah Geechee landmark....

How Gullah Geechee Cuisine Shaped Southern Food

Red rice, okra soup, shrimp and grits — Gullah Geechee cuisine shaped Southern food. Discover the West African roots....

Robert Smalls: The Gullah Geechee Hero Who Stole a Confederate Ship

Robert Smalls commandeered a Confederate ship and sailed to freedom. The incredible true story of a Gullah Geechee hero....

The Sea Islands Are Sinking — A Gullah Geechee Crisis

Rising sea levels threaten the Sea Islands and the Gullah Geechee communities that have lived there for centuries....

From Ring Shouts to Hip-Hop: Gullah Geechee Music's Hidden Influence

The ring shout is the oldest surviving African American musical practice. Discover how Gullah Geechee music shaped Ameri...

The Combahee River Raid: Harriet Tubman's Greatest Mission

Harriet Tubman led the Combahee River Raid, freeing over 700 enslaved Gullah Geechee people. The story of her greatest m...

Beyond the Resorts: Authentic Gullah Geechee Tourism Guide

Experience the real Gullah Geechee Lowcountry — sweetgrass baskets, Gullah cuisine, historic sites, and cultural tours....

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